nounEtymology: Middle English essoine, from Anglo-French, from essonier to offer an essoin, from es- ex- + *soigne legal excuse, of Germanic origin; akin to Old Saxon sunnea denial, Old English sōth truth — more at soothDate: 14th century1. an excuse for not appearing in an English law court at the appointed time
2.obsoleteexcuse, delay

Essoin — In old English law, an essoin is an excuse for nonappearance in court. Essoining is the seeking of the same. The person sent to deliver the excuse to the court is an essoiner or essoineur.cite book|title=A New Law Dictionary and… … Wikipedia

essoin — v. /asoyn/ In old English practice, to present or offer an excuse for not appearing in court on an appointed day in obedience to a summons; to cast an essoin. This was anciently done by a person whom the party sent for that purpose, called an… … Black's law dictionary

essoin — v. /asoyn/ In old English practice, to present or offer an excuse for not appearing in court on an appointed day in obedience to a summons; to cast an essoin. This was anciently done by a person whom the party sent for that purpose, called an… … Black's law dictionary

Essoin — An excuse given for not attending a court. Illness, absence in the king s service or being on *pilgrimage were common and acceptable reasons, since an essoin prevented a case from continuing … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

Essoin — A legal excuse for not being in court, such as being on pilgrimage, illness, king’s service, etc. ♦ Excuse for non attendance in court, or delay permitted a defendant. (Gies, Frances and Joseph. Life in a Medieval Village, 244) ♦ The allegation… … Medieval glossary